
The Hangkai HKVL-36 from Hangkai Microelectronic is a compact six-axis force/torque sensor for space-constrained robotic measurement and force-control integration. It measures three force components (Fx, Fy and Fz) and three moment components (Mx, My and Mz) simultaneously. A 36mm diameter body and integrated signal board help reduce the space required for external signal-conditioning hardware.
Choose the Measurement Range
Choose the range for the expected load on each axis. The force ratings below apply individually to Fx, Fy and Fz; the moment ratings apply individually to Mx, My and Mz. Moment is a torque measurement, not a payload rating.
| Model | Fx / Fy / Fz, each | Mx / My / Mz, each |
|---|---|---|
| HKVL-36A | 30N | 1N·m |
| HKVL-36B | 50N | 1.5N·m |
| HKVL-36C | 80N | 1.5N·m |
Compact Integrated Design
- 36mm diameter and 21mm height across the three documented ranges.
- Aluminum-alloy body with an integrated signal board.
- Supplier-stated resolution below 0.03% of full scale for fine force measurement.
- Reinforced cable outlet shown in the source images to support cable routing at the sensor body.
- Supplier documentation describes high-rate sampling and real-time transmission for robotic force feedback. Achievable performance depends on interface and configuration.
Supplier Specifications
| Measured components | Fx, Fy, Fz, Mx, My, Mz |
|---|---|
| Diameter × height | 36 × 21mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Mass in specification table | ≤0.2kg |
| Overload level | 300% FS, supplier-stated; not a recommended operating load |
| Resolution | <0.03% FS |
| Accuracy | 0.5% FS |
| Repeatability | 0.1% FS |
| Sampling frequency | 150–1000Hz, customizable |
| Supply | 12–36VDC |
| Interface capabilities | RS485 / CAN-FD / EtherCAT, customizable |
FS means full scale. These values reproduce the supplier specification sheet and are not independent certification. The source promotional artwork also quotes a 40g compact body, while the specification table gives a broader mass limit of ≤0.2kg. The source does not clarify the cable and accessory scope of these two statements; confirm the delivered assembly mass for weight-critical designs.
Configuration and Package Scope
- 36A, 36B or 36C sensor: one sensor in the selected measurement range. A USB converter is not listed in these option names.
- 36B + USB: the source-listed 36B sensor configuration with a USB connection accessory. The source does not specify the converter bus type in this bundle label; confirm it for your integration.
- RS485-to-USB adapter only: a PC connection accessory, without a force/torque sensor.
- CAN-to-USB adapter only: a PC connection accessory, without a force/torque sensor.
The two adapter variants share the source adapter photograph; choose the bus by the option name. The sensor option labels do not identify a particular communication interface. RS485, CAN-FD and EtherCAT are supplier-listed customization capabilities, not a guarantee that every interface is supplied together. A CAN-to-USB option should not be assumed to provide CAN-FD support.
Integration Resources
The supplier materials describe tutorials, PC software, a user manual and integration examples. The software image is illustrative; verify software availability, operating-system compatibility, protocol, power wiring and mounting requirements for the selected configuration before integration. Do not infer a pinout from the product photographs.
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